Considering his father was the late great psychedelic-jazz-prog space wizard, many might assume that his son Dweezil has some big shoes to fill. However, the prodigious guitarist and producer came into his own as a solo performer in his own right, mesmerizing audiences with his technical prowess on the axe. He's regularly on the road with the Zappa plays Zappa ensemble as well as the Experience Hendrix Tour!

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

The legendary Nickelodeon TV series Hey Arnold was a staple part of childhood for millions around the world. Now, in celebration of the show's 30th anniversary, the series' music composer Jim Lang and his live band, the PS118 AllStars, head out on a national tour performing the iconic jazz and hip-hop-tinged soundtrack live! Not only will you hear the music, the performance features projected visuals and clips from the show, anecdotes from the making of, and even a special guest appearance from the show's creator Craig Bartlett. So if you're looking for tickets, you better move it football-head, before they're gone!

A pet project of jazz pianist Scott Bradlee, Postmodern Jukebox gained a loyal following through its YouTube channel. The collective covers modern pop tracks (and some old classics as well) in a big band style. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to TLC has got the Postmodern Jukebox treatment. Now, they're bringing the 1920s era to life to a stage near you!

Formed back in 1995 in Los Angeles, Ozomatli the musical six-piece are still going strong and preparing for a nationwide tour this winter. The eclectic group are known for their work in the music styles of funk, jazz, reggae, rap and salsa. They have also been recognized for their activism, particularly in the areas of farm-workers' rights and immigration reform.

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!